IT Infrastructure Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Costa Rica.

📋 Description

• Lead multiple cross-functional project teams across 3 to 5 projects with low to medium risk.

• Formulate project teams and create comprehensive project work plans.

• Oversee expectations, deliverables, outcomes, scope, budget, timeline, staffing, vendors, and contractual obligations.

• Monitor project milestones and modify plans or resources to fulfill customer commitments.

• Relay project status and potential risks to stakeholders effectively.

• Manage the change processes for designated projects.

• Organize stakeholder meetings and oversee project plans, schedules, resource forecasts, and financial aspects.

• Identify and resolve issues that arise during the project lifecycle.

• Coordinate team activities and offer performance evaluations.

• Recognize, mitigate, and communicate project risks and dependencies.

• Cultivate relationships and ensure alignment with internal clients, external vendors, and senior management.

• Provide insights to Program Managers regarding objectives, deliverables, and project decisions.

• Track and report on project metrics while sharing lessons learned.

• Assist with non-PMO-standard tasks, such as vendor requests, training materials, operational/business tasks, and reports or databases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in project management.

• More than 8 years of relevant IT or business experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in projects that utilize project life cycle methodologies.

• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and application architectures.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project.

• Skilled in using Microsoft SharePoint.

• Experience in influencing and managing project teams without formal direct reporting structures.

• Familiarity with PMI-based project management competencies and methodologies.

• Strong analytical skills for budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, process management, risk management, quality control, and reporting.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities.

• PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

• Paid time off and holidays.